IT Support Specialist – Royal Navy Training

Love IT but fancy doing something a little different with your technical skills?
If you've worked in IT Support, Networking or Systems Administration, or have an IT qualification and a passion for technology, this could be an exciting opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

We're looking for someone with strong IT knowledge to help train the next generation of Royal Navy personnel at HMS Collingwood. No previous training or teaching experience required.

You'll use your knowledge of computer hardware, networking, servers and IT systems to help Royal Navy students develop the technical skills they need for their future careers. Full training and development available to help you grow into the role.

Job title:

IT Support Specialist – Royal Navy Training

Job Description:

🕒 Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week - Term time only
📍 HMS Collingwood
🔐 Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
 

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering primarily Information Systems and Naval Communication and Information Systems training programmes
• Implementing improvements to meet future training requirements.
• Acting as part of a course content review cell in support of the InVal process.
• Gaining and maintaining the appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver training as directed
• Providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) input to the training design process as required by line management.

 

What we’re looking for:

 

Essential Skills:

• Excellent IT skills (MS Office applications, Online Systems etc)
• Strong verbal communication/interpersonal skills
• A passion for IT and Information Systems
• A background in IT Support, Networking, Systems Administration or a relevant IT qualification.

About Selborne

Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12-year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher — including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we're modernising military education with cutting-edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy. It’s a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a competitive salary of up to £40,000- (pro rata based on 45 working weeks)
• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks — all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Teaching cutting edge IT systems that are used by the Royal Navy and Ministry of Defence
• Free onsite, secure parking, canteen and shop facilities onsite
• Good training and development on offer
• Joining an existing, supportive team environment

This role is offered on a term time basis working 45 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro rata’d and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We’re a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 07784 237318.
For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.
 

For general queries, email [email protected].

Location:

Fareham

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent